The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has appointed PEG Consulting to conduct an independent review of the Emergency Management Act 2004.
The Emergency Management Act establishes the legislative framework and principles for coordinating activities before, during and after emergencies; assigns key accountabilities; and enables necessary authorities to effect response and recovery operation for the management of emergencies in South Australia.
A comprehensive review of the Act is required to ensure that the legislation empowers South Australia to prepare for, respond to and recover from emerging hazards and extended events.
The objective of the independent review is to make recommendations to support the strategies and systems required to effectively manage all stages of emergencies, while considering the unique challenges presented from recent protracted emergency events and emerging hazards.
The Reviewers are also reviewing the Emergency Management (Electricity Supply Emergencies) Amendment Act 2017 as required by section 11 of that Act.
The Emergency Management Act 2004 Review – YourSAy
Review timeline
The independent review will take place over 12 months and will be finalised in June 2024.
15 November 2023
Public consultation commences via YourSAy.
30 January 2024
Public consultation closes.
June 2024
Final report delivered to the state government.
Further information
For further information about the scope of the review please refer to the Terms of Reference.
Emergency Management Act 2004 Review Terms of Reference (PDF, 216.7 KB)
To be added to a mailing list and receive further updates on the review as it progresses, please contact the Secretariat to the Independent Review.